The Rugby Premier League, scheduled to be held from June 16\u201328 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, builds on the strong foundation of its debut season held in Mumbai last year, which featured six men\u2019s franchises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The player draft and auction for the four women\u2019s teams and six men\u2019s teams, including Hyderabad Heroes and Bengaluru Bravehearts, will take place in Hyderabad on April 30.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Four of the existing six men\u2019s teams; Chennai Bulls (owned by Avid Sys Sports), Delhi Redz (owned by RMZ Corp), Mumbai Dreamers (owned by Dream Sports), and Kolkata Banga Tigers (owned by Hunch Ventures), formerly Kalinga Black Tigers and now relocated from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, will also field women\u2019s teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The addition of women\u2019s teams underscores the league\u2019s commitment to fostering a robust and sustainable rugby ecosystem while providing a premier platform for female athletes to showcase their talent at the highest level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The league has rapidly emerged as a key driver in popularising rugby across the country. The introduction of women\u2019s teams is expected to further elevate the league\u2019s profile and inspire the next generation of players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The addition of women\u2019s teams underscores the league\u2019s commitment to fostering a robust and sustainable rugby ecosystem while providing a premier platform for female athletes to showcase their talent at the highest level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sujoy Ganguly, CMO, GMR Sports, added, \u201cThe inclusion of women\u2019s teams in the Rugby Premier League is a natural and important progression for the league. It reflects our commitment to nurturing talent across genders, while continuing to elevate the overall standard and appeal of rugby in the country.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n